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Asked today about the final post-concussion test quarterback Alex Smith has to pass in order to play Monday night, offensive coordinator Greg Roman said he didn’t really know the specifics. “I’m not an expert on it,” Roman said. “(Trainer) Jeff Ferguson is, however.” More »

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For the fourth straight day, Alex Smith remains in a non-contact black jersey during practice, but all signs point to the 49ers quarterback starting Monday against the Bears after he sustained a concussion last week. More »

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As he drove to the 49ers’ facility Thursday afternoon a few hours after undergoing an electric cardioversion for an irregular heartbeat, Jim Harbaugh felt like he was in the middle of a nightmare. His team was practicing. And he wasn’t there. More »

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Careful not to discuss “scheme,” a deadly sin during the Jim Harbaugh era, wide receiver Kyle Williams was tight-lipped this week when asked about his duties as the team’s emergency quarterback. More »

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Three days before Chicago’s meeting on Monday night at Candlestick Park, the team has announced eight-year veteran Jason Campbell will start at quarterback in place of starter Jay Cutler, who sustained a concussion in last week’s 13-6 loss to the Texans. More »

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How can an NFL coach possibly reduce stress in mid-November? Of course, that’s now a relevant question for Jim Harbaugh, who was treated for an irregular heartbeat Thursday at Stanford Hospital. Common contributing factors for an irregular heartbeat include lack of sleep and stress. More »

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Scott Tolzien said it’s strange not having his omnipresent head coach around today. “Sometimes I feel like there’s five Jim Harbaughs in this building,” the reserve quarterback said, “because he’s everywhere. So today it was a little different with everyone wondering, because he’s always flying around. You just assume he’s at another meeting.” More »

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The last time Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was at Candlestick Park he threw five interceptions in a 10-6 prime-time loss to the 49ers in 2009. But that’s not why Frank Gore really wants the recently concussed Cutler to be available Monday night when Chicago returns to San Francisco. More »

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49ers-Bears rivalry renews, with a twist
Monday night’s Bears-49ers game at Candlestick Park brings together two of the NFL’s most storied franchises – one a hallmark of punishing defense, historically, and the other a beacon of o… More »

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49ers QB Smith looks ready for Monday
The signs suggest 49ers quarterback Alex Smith will make his 27th straight start Monday night against the visiting Bears after he sustained a concussion in Sunday’s 24-24 tie against the Rams…. More »

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Smith, who has been cleared by an independent neurologist to resume physical activity, was less certain about his status when he addressed the media after participating in practice today. For his part, backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick said he didn’t take increased reps in today’s practice, a possible clue that Smith is in line to make his 27th straight start against Chicago. More »

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(UPDATE Alex Smith is taking part in this afternoon’s practice in a non-contact black jersey, meaning he’s been cleared by an independent neurologist to resume physical activity. In position drills, Smith threw passes and did light jogging during the first 20 minutes of practice, which are open to the media. Per NFL guidelines, Smith must still be cleared for a full practice and take part in simulated contact activity to play Monday against the Bears.) More »

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During that span, the 49ers’ leading receivers, in yardage, have included the likes of Cedrick Wilson, Arnaz Battle and 36-year-old Isaac Bruce. Yikes. The Bears’ list, which is a bit more respectable, has featured David Terrell, Devin Hester and Johnny Knox. The good news, for both franchises, is it appears the worst is behind them. More »

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One of the nation’s top junior quarterback recruits is supported by a dream team of coaches, many with ties to the 49ers. Palo Alto’s Keller Chryst, a 6-foot-4, 225-pounder with offers from USC and Stanford, is the son of Niners quarterbacks coach Geep Chryst. More »

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Jim Harbaugh said quarterback Alex Smith’s symptoms are “positive” today after he sustained a concussion in the first half of Sunday’s 24-24 tie against the Rams. Smith, who will visit an independent neurologist this afternoon, was doing “much better” than he was in the aftermath of a game in which he apparently was injured on a quarterback sneak with about 12 minutes left in the second quarter. More »

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From Mr. Automatic to Mr. Erratic? OK, that may a too-harsh assessment of 49ers placekicker David Akers, but Sunday’s missed 41-yard attempt in overtime was another reminder the 14-year veteran hasn’t been the same in 2012. More »

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It was a game that had everything, except a winner.In a wild matchup that featured 24 points and two lead changes in the final nine minutes of regulation, two missed field-goal tries in overtime, t… More »